Aerospace Logistics Manager — Lead Ops, Lean & Digitalization

Fokker Services Group; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 holiday days + 13 ADV leave days

Flexible working from home

Development opportunities

International aerospace organization

Job summary

Fokker Services Group in Hoofddorp is seeking a Manager Logistics to lead a 4-5 person unit and own end-to-end logistics operations, including inbound/outbound flows, warehousing, certification and international transport.

You will ensure compliance with aerospace standards and KPIs, drive improvements via Lean/Six Sigma, and develop a high-performing team culture in a global aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) or equivalent in Logistics or Aerospace Logistics.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems in aerospace or logistics environments.
• Knowledge of EDI and API integrations and related business requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary logistics team (4-5 Leads).
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient daily logistics operations.
• Manage workforce planning and maintain required skills within the team.
• Act as escalation point for operational issues and stakeholder management.
• Represent Logistics in cross-functional projects and meetings.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and digitalization initiatives.
• Maintain compliant SOPs and quality management documentation.
• Monitor inventory accuracy (target ≥99.8%).
• Manage AOG and other critical logistics situations timely.
• Optimize 3PL and VMI processes.
• Act as key user for ERP and WMS systems and support future enhancements.

Skills

People management

Lean Six Sigma

ERP

WMS

EDI & API

Excel

Power BI

Dutch language

English language

VCA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Aerospace Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

Job description

Fokker Services Group in Hoofddorp is seeking a Manager Logistics to lead a 4-5 person unit and own end-to-end logistics operations, including inbound/outbound flows, warehousing, certification and international transport.

You will ensure compliance with aerospace standards and KPIs, drive improvements via Lean/Six Sigma, and develop a high-performing team culture in a global aerospace setting.